RCF Operator (Chemical) Trainee Bharti 2026 - 188 Posts

RCF Operator (Chemical) Trainee Bharti 2026 has been announced by Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF Ltd) for 188 posts in the Unionized Category. Candidates holding a full time B.Sc. (Chemistry) with NCVT in Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) trade, or a Diploma in Chemical Engineering/Technology with the prescribed training, can apply online till 27 April 2026.

This recruitment is released under Advertisement No. 17022026 by RCF Ltd, a profit-making Navratna company under the Government of India engaged in manufacturing and marketing of fertilizers and industrial chemicals, with revenue from operations of around Rs. 17,098.46 crores. It is a direct recruitment drive for workmen (Group C) category, so there is no personal interview at any stage.

Selected candidates may be posted at any of the company units - Trombay (Chembur, Mumbai) or Thal (Dist. Raigad) - or at any project site as decided by the Management, and the place of posting will be final. The role involves working in rotating shifts including night shifts, in any plant or department irrespective of gender, and demands a high level of physical fitness as the work includes heavy tasks such as lifting equipment and valve operations.

Trainees undergo six months of on-the-job training and are then absorbed as Operator (Chemical) Grade-II in the A6 Grade, opening up long-term career growth in a Navratna PSU along with company accommodation, medical facilities, provident fund, gratuity and social security benefits.

Cut-off Date for Eligibility: All eligibility conditions relating to qualification, age and experience must be fulfilled as on 01.02.2026. Only the Date of Issue printed on the passing certificate is considered for reckoning course completion.

Qualification Option 1 - B.Sc. Route:

• Full time and regular B.Sc. (Chemistry) degree from a UGC/AICTE recognized University or Institution, with Physics as one of the subjects in any of the 3 years of the course.
• Plus passing of the National Council of Vocational Training (NCVT) examination in Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) - AO(CP) trade.
• The NCVT AO(CP) certification must necessarily be completed after passing the B.Sc. (Chemistry) degree.

Qualification Option 2 - Diploma with BOAT Training:

• Full time and regular three years Diploma in Chemical Engineering/Technology from a UGC/AICTE recognized University or Institution, plus successful completion of 1 year training (BOAT) under the Apprentice Act, 1961 (Amendment 1973).
• Candidates with HSC (Science) who took direct admission to the second year / 3rd semester of the three year Diploma in Chemical Engineering/Technology, plus successful completion of the 1 year BOAT training, are also eligible.
• The 1 year BOAT training must necessarily be completed after passing the Diploma.

Qualification Option 3 - Sandwich Pattern Diploma:

• 4 years (8 semesters) or 3½ years (7 semesters) full time and regular Diploma in Chemical Engineering/Technology under Sandwich pattern from a UGC/AICTE recognized University or Institution.
• Candidates with HSC (Science) who took direct admission to the second year / third semester of the above Sandwich pattern Diploma are also eligible.
• The Sandwich pattern course must include 1 year / 6 months of Industrial Training.

Minimum Percentage Required (in last year or average of aggregate of last two semesters):

Upper Age Limit as on 01.02.2026:

Relaxation Conditions:

• Reservation and relaxation for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS candidates is as per DPE guidelines and applies only against posts reserved for that category.
• Reserved category candidates applying against UR posts where no vacancy exists in their own category are treated as General candidates, with no relaxation in any criteria.
• OBC candidates falling in the creamy layer are not entitled to OBC reservation benefits; only communities in the Central Government common OBC list are treated as OBC.
• PwBD candidates must submit a Disability Certificate from the designated authority under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 clearly indicating the percentage of disability.

Other Restrictions:

• Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply.
• Only full time and regular courses are accepted - distance or part-time modes are not covered by the prescribed qualifications.
• Candidates in the final year of Graduation / Post Graduation are not eligible to apply.
• Allied branches are accepted only if the certificate carries the advertised discipline nomenclature in a primary position (for example Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering); courses such as Automation and Robotics Engineering are not acceptable.
• No claim of an equivalent qualification will be entertained, and a higher qualification gives no consequential benefit later in service.
• Knowledge of the local language is desirable.

1. Visit the official RCF Ltd website www.rcfltd.com and go to the HR → RECRUITMENT section.
2. Open the advertisement for Operator (Chemical) Trainee and read the full notification to confirm your eligibility before proceeding.
3. Click on APPLY ONLINE, then choose Click here for New Registration and enter your name, contact details and email ID. Note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password generated by the system (also sent by email and SMS).
4. Fill in your personal and educational details in the online application form, using the SAVE AND NEXT option to save your progress.
   • Spell your name and your father's/husband's name exactly as printed on your certificates and mark sheets.
   • Enter a valid personal email ID and mobile number that will stay active for at least one year.
   • Verify all details carefully - no change is allowed after clicking COMPLETE REGISTRATION.
5. Upload the scanned images as per the prescribed specifications.
   • Passport style colour photograph (4.5cm x 3.5cm, 200x230 pixels, 20 KB - 50 KB).
   • Signature on white paper in black ink (140x60 pixels, 10 KB - 20 KB) - capital letters are not accepted.
   • Left thumb impression on white paper (240x240 pixels, 20 KB - 50 KB, jpg/jpeg).
   • Handwritten declaration in English in black ink (800x400 pixels, 50 KB - 100 KB).
6. Capture and upload a live photograph using your webcam, or scan the QR code and click the photo on your mobile phone.
7. Upload all supporting documents in PDF format only - combine all documents of one tab into a single file, with maximum file size of 500 KB.
8. Click the Preview tab, verify the complete form, then click COMPLETE REGISTRATION.
9. Proceed to the Payment tab and pay the application fee online using Debit Card (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS or Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets, then click Submit. Wait for the server response and do not press Back or Refresh to avoid a double charge.
10. On success an e-Receipt is generated. Take a printout of the e-Receipt and the system generated application form and retain them for future reference - non-generation of the e-Receipt means the payment has failed and must be retried.
11. For any assistance during the application process, raise your query through the helpdesk at http://cgrs.ibps.in.

Academic Documents

• B.Sc. (Chemistry) degree certificate and mark sheets showing Physics as a subject, or Diploma in Chemical Engineering/Technology certificate and mark sheets
• NCVT certificate in Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) trade, as applicable
• BOAT 1 year apprenticeship training completion certificate, as applicable
• Sandwich pattern industrial training proof, as applicable
• SSC passing certificate / school leaving certificate / municipal birth certificate as proof of age and name
• HSC (Science) mark sheet for candidates admitted directly to the second year of the Diploma

Identity Documents

• Valid photo identity proof - PAN Card, Passport, Permanent Driving Licence, Voter's Card, Aadhaar or e-Aadhaar card with photograph, Employee ID, Bar Council Identity Card, bank passbook with photograph, or a photo identity issued by a Gazetted Officer or People's Representative on official letterhead
• Self-attested photocopy of the same photo identity proof carried in original

Category and Reservation Documents

• SC/ST caste certificate in the prescribed proforma for appointment to posts under the Government of India (Annexure I format)
• OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate in the Government of India proforma issued on or after 1st April 2025 (Annexure II format)
• EWS Income and Assets Certificate in the prescribed format issued on or after 1st April 2025 (Annexure III format)
• Caste Validity Certificate, as applicable
• Disability Certificate under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 indicating the percentage of disability, for PwBD candidates
• Ex-Serviceman discharge documents, as applicable
• Self-certified English or Hindi translation of any certificate issued in another language

Photo, Signature and Declaration Uploads

• Recent passport style colour photograph (4.5cm x 3.5cm, 200x230 pixels, 20 KB - 50 KB)
• Live photograph captured through webcam or mobile phone
• Signature on white paper in black ink (140x60 pixels, 10 KB - 20 KB)
• Left thumb impression on white paper in black or blue ink (240x240 pixels at 200 DPI, 20 KB - 50 KB)
• Handwritten declaration in English on white paper in black ink (800x400 pixels at 200 DPI, 50 KB - 100 KB)

Other Documents

• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the present employer for candidates working in Government, Quasi-Government or PSU organizations
• Relieving letter from the previous employer, if applicable
• Printout of the fee payment e-Receipt and the system generated online application form
• Copies of travel tickets for fare reimbursement, for eligible outstation candidates